South Carolina senior Alan Knott was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.
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Due to three right ankle injuries to Zack Bailey, Cory Helms and Malik Young, offensive line coach Eric Wolford has had to piece together several different starting units. ·
Nine players have started on the offensive line this season and the Gamecocks have used six different offensive line combinations in eight games, including four different starters at right tackle.
The lone constant has been senior Alan Knott at center. Knott, a Rimington Award watch list candidate, turned in another strong performance in the Gamecocks’ 34-27 win over Vanderbilt, as the squad rushed for a season-high 212 yards, an average of 5.